A patient who does not respond to verbal or painful stimuli is best described as:

A) unconscious.
B) obtunded.
C) lethargic.
D) unresponsive.


Answer: B

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A) Penicillin injections for five days in a row, three injections a day B) Penicillin was taken orally three times a day for five days straight C) Three penicillin pills were taken every other day for five days D) Antibiotic injections three times a day for five days

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In long-term care facilities, 75% of older adults use which type of drugs on a daily basis?

A) Antidiarrheals B) Asthma medications C) Laxatives D) Antiemetics

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Which of the following components comprise the confusion assessment method, used for the recognition of delirium? I. inattention II. disorganized thinking III. depression IV. altered level of consciousness

A. I, III only B. I, II, III only C. I, II, IV only D, II, III, IV only

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HCPCS Level II codes

A) identify products, supplies and services B) consist of 5 numeric digits. C) have been developed by the American Medical Association. D) are used only by workers' compensation carriers.

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